Courage...Vintage Romance by Debby Anderson

Courage... I needed courage over the past 1 1/2 years to design a product line for Michael's Stores. There were times during the process that I questioned if I could really do this...am I really good enough?  I was blessed to have such great support from family and close friends who had faith in me when I wasn't so sure...

It's been said to me this past week... "Who does this"?  This girl!  Yes, this girl...I did it!!!

Vintage Romance by Debby Anderson will be sold exclusively through Michael's Stores.  The product will be sold in 950 of the 1100+ stores in the US and Canada.  Available September 6th ~ please note it may take up to a week for all designated Michael's Stores to have Vintage Romance in place.  

There are times in life that we need courage...

Yesterday, I created a triple wrap bracelet using a mix of Vintage Romance by Debby Anderson product, leather, rivets and gorgeous faceted crystals and Jasper.

 Here is the Product I used to create the triple wrap bracelet...

Courage ~ Triple Wrap Bracelet Project

I chose to work with the Courage component ...using my bracelet shaping pliers or you can use flat nose pliers... I gently bent, manipulated and shaped the component to fit the top of your wrist. Be very careful when applying pressure to the top of the component as the metal is less thick.

Detach the leather suede lace from the oval chain.  Set aside.

I attached a piece of leather using rivets...loop one side through the top of the word component...fold over a 1/2 inch and set a rivet.  On the opposite side I looped the leather through the oval chain.  After securing with a rivet,  snip the second chain link and remove...leaving the link of the oval chain (link should be in a horizontal placement...see last image below).

 You can also use a strip of lace and hand sew the folded area. 

(cut leather, or lace...1/2" across x 4 1/2" before folding ends).

The length of the Word Component with the leather should measure approx. 4 1/2 inches long.

For the bottom of the component...just under the last letter ~ I used a center punch to make a small divot impression. Using your drill and a wood block...slowly make a small hole.  Add a jump ring and attach a second jump ring to attach beaded chain. 

Assemble crystals and beads...you may need to add more, or less depending on the size of your wrist, etc.  Attach to the bottom of the component with the jump ring. Measuring at 11 1/2 inches long.

Attach the Oval Chain to the other end of crystal/bead assemblage using a jump ring.  Measure 6 inches of oval chain and snip the leftover (use in another project).  Attach the lobster style clasp removed from the Vintage Romance leather chain product.

Wrap around your wrist three times and adjust where necessary for the tight, or loose fit you may want.

I wear approx. 7 1/2 inch bracelet...measurements are for this length.

I hope you love this bracelet as much as I do! :)

Vintage Romance by Debby Anderson will be appearing in Michael's Stores starting tomorrow ~ Friday, September 6th!

Have a wonderful rest of your day!

Deb

xoxo

Getting down and dirty with Steeling Beauty...

Yes, that is right...I have been getting down and dirty hammering and forging steel re-bar while taking an amazing online class by the uber talented Keith Lo Bue. The class is called "Steeling Beauty"... consisting of 7 weeks of awesomeness! He is one artist among many who are teaching at Artful Gatherings Artful Online Retreat! If you are interested in his class the deadline to sign up is...August 1st (just around the corner) ~ I am stilling waiting on some tools (i.e. jewelers saw blades, rawhide mallet) ~ in the meantime I have been experimenting using this awesome material ~ STEEL WIRE! I completed a Steel Forged Heart Soldered with Cross and Leather Pendant Necklace...I am quite pleased how it turned out and wanted to share it with you ~ 

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Ballet, Ballerina Bracelets ~~~

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I was commissioned by one of my clients who is a professional dancer. She loves my ballerina themed necklaces and wanted me to design a cuff bracelet using this theme.

I am so happy how the final design came to fruition ~ it took a total redo and change in image until I was happy with the completed design. :) I teased her with a few photo's and she will be receiving it in the mail any day now. I hope it is everything she wanted and more!

Below are photo's of her one of a kind bracelet...I am also sharing photo's of the first design as I do love it as well ~

Paris, Fleur de Lis and more...

I wanted to share a few more designs I have been working on these past weeks. I hope you enjoy them... 

Two completed assemblage soldered pieces...

One of a Kind Silver Soldered Assemblage Fairey Vintage Art Deco Necklace...a true labor of love!

Enhancing and embellishing whimsical image using soft chalks.

Of course, there is always a touch of vintage Art Deco and Bling!

A generous mix of wire wrapped Fresh Water Pearls, Czech Crystals, carved Rose Beads, Antique Silver layered Bead Caps and...

The beautiful faceted Agates were purchased from one of my favorite Alemany Flea Market Vendors.

Judy travels to China twice a year and comes back with the most exquisite faceted gems for me and other lucky shoppers to purchase!






Can you see what I did to the back of the pendant? I'm loving it!




The Leather and Vintage Rhinestone Soldered Assemblage Cuff is also one of a kind. It is the fourth in my jewelry line.

I love working with spiritual images...repurposing vintage rhinestone jewels with silver soldering techniques. A bit Goth inspired meets Glam...